LA Times Crossword · 20-Across · 5 letters
Party game with forbidden words LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026
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Name the five-letter game whose title itself means prohibited.
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TABOO is the five-letter game whose central rule is avoiding specified words while giving clues. The clue describes its defining mechanic.
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The unusual forbidden-word mechanic identifies a specific branded game.
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Taboo is a party word game in which players describe a target without saying listed forbidden words.
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20-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 3, 2026.
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